KSCB007 Seminar in Chinese philosophy

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. et Mgr. Dušan Vávra, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. et Mgr. Dušan Vávra, Ph.D.
Department of Chinese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. et Mgr. Dušan Vávra, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Chinese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Thu 16:00–17:40 B2.42, except Mon 20. 4. to Fri 24. 4.
Prerequisites
KSCA025 Classical Chinese I
KSCA025 Classical Chinese I
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with selected early Chinese philosophical texts in more detail through reading the originals. Simultaneously, the aim is to deepen reading skills in classical Chinese.
Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

- understand selected philosophical issues from ancient Chinese texts

- understand the terminology used in these texts

- read more demanding texts in classical Chinese independently and translate them into Czech


Syllabus
The course will focus on selected ancient texts, and student interests will be taken into account when selecting them. The syllabus will therefore be developed during the semester.
Teaching methods
Reading assigned texts (with preparation at home) and translating them into Czech. Grammatical, lexical, and philosophical interpretation of translated texts.
Assessment methods
Regular attendance (1 unexcused absence allowed); preparedness for classes; final independent translation of a text (approx. 1 page of Chinese text in Word).
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught once in two years.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2011, Spring 2013.
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